Arizona State Standards for Science: Grade 4

AZ.SC04-S1. Inquiry Process

SC04-S1C1. Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses: Observe, ask questions, and make predictions.

SC04-S1C1-01. Differentiate inferences from observations. 25
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SC04-S1C1-02. Formulate a relevant question through observations that can be tested by an investigation (See M04-S2C1-01). 25
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SC04-S1C1-03. Formulate predictions in the realm of science based on observed cause and effect relationships. 25
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SC04-S1C1-04. Locate information (e.g., book, article, website) related to an investigation. (See W04-S3C6-01 and R04-S3C1-05). 1
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SC04-S1C2. Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling) Participate in planning and conducting investigations, and recording data.

SC04-S1C2-01. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry. 22
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SC04-S1C2-02. Plan a simple investigation that identifies the variables to be controlled. 22
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SC04-S1C2-03. Conduct controlled investigations (e.g., related to erosion, plant life cycles, weather, magnetism) in life, physical, and Earth and space sciences. . 22
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SC04-S1C2-04. Measure using appropriate tools (e.g., ruler, scale, balance) and units of measure (i.e., metric, U.S. customary) (See M04-S4C4-03 and M04-S4C4-07). 14
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SC04-S1C2-05. Record data in an organized and appropriate format (e.g., t-chart, table, list, written log) (See W04-S3C2-01 and W04-S3C3-01). 22
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SC04-S1C3. Analysis and Conclusions: Organize and analyze data; compare to predictions.

SC04-S1C3-01. Analyze data obtained in a scientific investigation to identify trends (See M04-S2C1-03). 25
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SC04-S1C3-02. Formulate conclusions based upon identified trends in data. (See M04-S2C1-03). 25
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SC04-S1C3-03. Determine that data collected is consistent with the formulated question. 25
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SC04-S1C3-04. Determine whether the data supports the prediction for an investigation. 25
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SC04-S1C3-05. Develop new questions and predictions based upon the data collected in the investigation. 25
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SC04-S1C4. Communication: Communicate results of investigations.

SC04-S1C4-01. Communicate verbally or in writing the results of an inquiry. (See W04-S3C3-01). 22
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SC04-S1C4-02. Choose an appropriate graphic representation for collected data: bar graph; line graph; Venn diagram; model (See M04-S2C1-02) . 12
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SC04-S1C4-03. Communicate with other groups or individuals to compare the results of a common investigation. 22
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AZ.SC04-S2. History and Nature of Science

SC04-S2C1. History of Science as a Human Endeavor: Identify individual and cultural contributions to scientific knowledge.

SC04-S2C1-01. Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations (e.g., Margaret Mead [anthropologist], supports Strand 4; Nikola Tesla [engineer, inventor] supports Strand 5; Michael Faraday [scientist], supports Strand 5; Benjamin Franklin [scientist], supports Strand 5). 45
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SC04-S2C1-02. Describe science-related career opportunities. 45
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SC04-S2C2. Nature of Scientific Knowledge: Understand how science is a process for generating knowledge.

SC04-S2C2-01. Explain the role of experimentation in scientific inquiry. 22
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SC04-S2C2-02. Describe the interaction of components in a system (e.g., flashlight, radio). 141
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SC04-S2C2-03. Explain various ways scientists generate ideas (e.g., observation, experiment, collaboration, theoretical and mathematical models). 25
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AZ.SC04-S3. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

SC04-S3C1. Changes in Environments: Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

SC04-S3C1-01. Describe how natural events and human activities have positive and negative impacts on environments (e.g., fire, floods, pollution, dams). 62
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SC04-S3C1-02. Evaluate the consequences of environmental occurrences that happen either rapidly (e.g., fire, flood, tornado) or over a long period of time (e.g., drought, melting ice caps, the greenhouse effect, erosion). 87
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SC04-S3C2. Science and Technology in Society: Understand the impact of technology.

SC04-S3C2-01. Describe how science and technology (e.g., computers, air conditioning, medicine) have improved the lives of many people. 13
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SC04-S3C2-02. Describe benefits (e.g., easy communications, rapid transportation) and risks (e.g., pollution, destruction of natural resources) related to the use of technology. 12
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SC04-S3C2-03. Design and construct a technological solution to a common problem or need using common materials. 31
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AZ.SC04-S4. Life Science

SC04-S4C1. Characteristics of Organisms: Understand that basic structures in plants and animals serve a function.

SC04-S4C1-01. Compare structures in plants (e.g., roots, stems, leaves, flowers) and animals (e.g., muscles, bones, nerves) that serve different functions in growth and survival. 105
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SC04-S4C1-02. Classify animals by identifiable group characteristics: vertebrates - mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians; invertebrates - insects, arachnids. 85
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SC04-S4C2. Life Cycles: Understand the life cycles of plants and animals.

SC04-S4C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC04-S4C3. Organisms and Environments: Understand the relationships among various organisms and their environment.

SC04-S4C3-01. Describe ways various resources (e.g., air, water, plants, animals, soil) are utilized to meet the needs of a population. 76
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SC04-S4C3-02. Differentiate renewable resources from nonrenewable resources. 76
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SC04-S4C3-03. Analyze the effect that limited resources (e.g., natural gas, minerals) may have on an environment. 26
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SC04-S4C3-04. Describe ways in which resources can be conserved (e.g., by reducing, reusing, recycling, finding substitutes). 61
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SC04-S4C4. Diversity, Adaptation, and Behavior: Identify plant and animal adaptations.

SC04-S4C4-01. Recognize that successful characteristics of populations are inherited traits that are favorable in a particular environment. 7
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SC04-S4C4-02. Give examples of adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive. (camouflage - horned lizards, coyotes; mimicry - Monarch and Viceroy butterflies; physical - cactus spines; mutualism - species of acacia that harbor ants, which repel other harmful insects). 3
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AZ.SC04-S5. Physical Science

SC04-S5C1. Properties of Objects and Materials: Classify objects and materials by their observable properties.

SC04-S5C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC04-S5C2. Position and Motion of Objects: Understand spatial relationships and the way objects move.

SC04-S5C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC04-S5C3. Energy and Magnetism: Investigate different forms of energy.

SC04-S5C3-01. Demonstrate that electricity flowing in circuits can produce light, heat, sound, and magnetic effects. 8
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SC04-S5C3-02. Construct series and parallel electric circuits. 9
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SC04-S5C3-03. Explain the purpose of conductors and insulators in various practical applications. 8
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SC04-S5C3-04. Investigate the characteristics of magnets (e.g., opposite poles attract, like poles repel, the force between two magnet poles depends on the distance between them). 3
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SC04-S5C3-05. State cause and effect relationships between magnets and circuitry. 3
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AZ.SC04-S6. Earth and Space Science

SC04-S6C1. Properties of Earth Materials: Identify the basic properties of Earth materials.

SC04-S6C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC04-S6C2. Earth's Processes and Systems: Understand the processes acting on the Earth and their interaction with the Earth systems.

SC04-S6C2-01. Identify the Earth processes that cause erosion. 3
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SC04-S6C2-02. Describe how currents and wind cause erosion and land changes. 14
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SC04-S6C2-03. Describe the role that water plays in the following processes that alter the Earth's surface features: erosion; deposition; weathering. 9
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SC04-S6C2-04. Compare rapid and slow processes that change the Earth's surface, including: rapid - earthquakes, volcanoes, floods; slow - wind, weathering. 34
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SC04-S6C2-05. Identify the Earth events that cause changes in atmospheric conditions (e.g., volcanic eruptions, forest fires). 32
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SC04-S6C2-06. Analyze evidence that indicates life and environmental conditions have changed (e.g., tree rings, fish fossils in desert regions, ice cores). 22
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SC04-S6C3. Changes in the Earth and Sky: Understand characteristics of weather conditions and climate.

SC04-S6C3-01. Identify the sources of water within an environment (e.g., ground water, surface water, atmospheric water, glaciers). 29
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SC04-S6C3-02. Describe the distribution of water on the Earth's surface. 29
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SC04-S6C3-03. Differentiate between weather and climate as they relate to the southwestern United States. 90
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SC04-S6C3-04. Measure changes in weather (e.g., precipitation, wind speed, barometric pressure). 86
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SC04-S6C3-05. Interpret the symbols on a weather map or chart to identify the following: temperatures; fronts; precipitation. 123
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SC04-S6C3-06. Compare weather conditions in various locations (e.g., regions of Arizona, various U.S. cities, coastal vs. interior geographical regions). 86
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